3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD
3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD
3M Secure Click Respirator 800 Series
Introducing the "New 3M Secure Click Respirator 800 Series". Sci-fi Styling has now come to safety, particularly Half Mask Respirators. Looking more like something that should be used on Star Wars, the new 3M Secure Click Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD Series will have your closely resembling Darth Vader. With the new styling, the filter cartridges have been moved from projecting straight out to a low-profile that’s racked backwards following the curve of your face. Coupled with a black finish, the new look is very futuristic.
New Negative Air Self Check
One of the New features on the 3M Secure Click Respirator, is a push button Negative Air Self Check. No more removing the filters or trying to cover them with your hands. Directly on the front is a blue push button that closes off the intake ports, allowing the worker to self check the mask very easily for negative air seal. This feature will not only save time, it's more accurate with the closure of the inhaling ports. However, with a mechanical device built into the respirator, only time will tell if it will wear out or last the lifespan of the mask.
Filters and Cartridge Connection
The Filters and Cartridge Connection assembly connects to the mask by inserting it into the correlating slot hole on each side. When properly seated, you’ll hear a click. A blue button on each side will engage like a seatbelt, locking the Filters and Cartridge Connection assembly into place. Simply push on the button to remove the cartridge. In addition, this new filter style is open on both sides which allows more area for fresh air to be drawn into the mask. This in turn decreases the effort of the worker to breath. The Gas and Vapor Cartridges have replaceable filters as well. Simply alien the new filters into the retainer and press onto the cartridge. Like securing Tupperware lid on container.
Video Instructional
This easy to follow YouTube video shows exactly the procedures for the Filters and Cartridge Connection to a 3M Secure Click Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD. This task is even easier then screwing on P100s on a North 7700
Respirator Moving Parts
There are now 3 individual buttons on the face of this new style of respirator being constructed of a plastic composite. Continuous action of being pushed for Negative Air Self Checks and Cartridge Replacement, it is possible failure could occur. In addition, from the video it would appear a spring of some sorts is incorporated inside these buttons. All moving parts in any device, especially plastic create wear marks. The question being, will the 3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD Series moving buttons last the lifespan of the Respirator Mask in general
Exhalation Port
Other Half Masks have just an individual exhalation port. The 3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD has separated these into an Exhalation Valve and a Speaking Diaphragm. The E.V. which is at the bottom, direct exhaust breath and moisture downwards. Having a separated port in the 3M Secure Click Respirator for verbal communication allows for better radio contact if required. Furthermore, speech is clearer and better understood when talking to another worker.
Inspection, Self Checks and Donning
This Pre-Use video is an excellent tutorial video on Inspection, Self Checks and Donning of the 3M Secure Click Half Mask Reusable Respirator. Don't forget to download and us our FREE Half Mask Respirator Pre-Use Checklist, this way you have complete proof of conducting your inspection. This Pre-Use video is an excellent tutorial video
3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD Price
Being that this respirator is of a new design with new features, conversion to Canadian Dollars, the 3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD Price placed on it from other countries is over $100.00 for a single mask and set of cartridges. As it becomes more available the 3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD Price might come down. However, keep watching your safety supply stores for any reduction in pricing.
Buying Multiple Respirators
Be that as it may, contractors whose scope of work such s Asbestos removal, might continue to use a less expensive respirator like the North 7700 or 5500. Costing only $30 to $35 a mask with P100 HEPA filters ranging from $9.95 to $12.95 a pair, cost comparison to the 3M™ Secure Click™ Half Mask Reusable Respirator HF-800SD Price is vast.
